AMAZON PRIME DAYS- TODAY & TOMORROW, JUNE 21st & JUNE 22nd
"Get ready for Prime Day! Sign up for AmazonSmile and select Congregation Kehillah as your preferred charity at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2089075. Remember to shop for deals at smile.amazon.com, or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon app, and AmazonSmile will donate to us at no cost to you." |
 WHERE DOES JEWISH WISDOM COME FROM? Wednesdays through June 23rd
Final session - June 23rd
2:00 p.m.
via Zoom
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SPEED SCHMOOZING
Friday, August 13
5:00 p.m. prior to Kabbalat Shabbat
via Zoom
and
Friday, August 27
6:30 p.m. following Kabbalat Shabbat
via Zoom
Speed Schmoozing is coming back to CK! You can attend one or both sessions!
You've heard of speed dating and speed networking...Now we're bringing you Speed Schmoozing via Zoom!
We will be using Zoom breakout rooms and providing suggested questions to get the ball rolling. You'll provide the conversation.
The entire congregation is invited to our Speed Schmoozing Social.
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THANK YOU!
It's been a wonderful year of Zooming with our group. We will be taking a break during the summer months and will meet again after the High Holy Days. If you wish to receive emails regarding Book Group, please email Rick Cohen at [email protected]
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Interested in a fun, small group trip to Israel AFTER school ends next May? Rabbi is already busy making plans for a May 30th departure.
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 YEP! REGISTRATION
Exciting new curriculum with self-paced Hebrew!
We look forward to seeing everyone in person in September! In August we will be offering two optional Zoom sessions featuring "get ahead with Hebrew" and preparing for HHDs. Registration is now open...tell your friends about us!!
Here is the link to the YEP registration form.
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| CONGREGATION KEHILLAH'S TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM |
 Are You Connected With a Local Non-Profit?
Congregation Kehillah Tzedek Teen Initiative
CK's newest program is a philanthropic leadership program for 8th-12th graders to learn about how to be better leaders and activists in the Jewish and Greater Phoenix communities. We are looking for local non-profit organizations to partner with so we can offer teens hands-on learning opportunities with the local organizations working to make Phoenix a better, healthier community. If there is an organization that you work for, volunteer with, or are just passionate about, please reach out to Rabbi or Renee, [email protected] with a contact who we can speak with there!
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 At Whispering Wind Academy
the following fun art supplies are greatly needed.
colored pencils, crayons and markers.
Whispering Wind Academy
15844 N. 43rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85032
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 PIONEER SCHOOL NEEDS
Did you know that the average family spends around $670 a year on school supplies and clothing alone? For low-income families, this is nearly an impossible task without the support of organizations like ours. We are collecting items for Pioneer Elementary School where our member, Jodi Sandler is a School Psychologist.
Here is what's needed for the next school year:
folders, crayons, markers, colored pencils, and notebook paperPlease contact Jodi Sandler, [email protected]to make arrangements for pick up or delivery of school supplies.
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Greater Phoenix Board of Rabbis welcomes new president....... our own Rabbi Sharfman!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS...
Howard and Mara Gossack and their son, Joseph
MAZEL TOV TO...
Andrew and Eryn Cohen on the birth of their baby girl, Adira Ruth Cohen, born on June 16th.
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Reisa Miller
Brad Osterweil
Merle Miller, sister-in-law of Reisa Miller
Howard Shore
Jessica Gio, niece of Scarlett Allison
Maureen Dragula, sister-in-law of Leona Goldfarb
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Rachel Segal
Joe Ettinger
Arlene Maletta
Sandra Krisch
Stanley Rosen, father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Your donations in any amount are genuinely appreciated.
Please help support Congregation Kehillah by donating to Kehillah's various funds
-- to celebrate, honor, remember, give thanks, to assist, or simply to do tzedakah.
You can donate through our website in any amount or send a check. Congregation Kehillah is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. (Please consult with your tax adviser.)
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Did you know . . .
that it is customary to donate at the time of Yizkor or when Kaddish is recited in memory of a loved one? It is also customary to make a donation when given an aliyah (honor) during a service.
Jewish Philanthropy: The Concept of Tzedakah is a much-admired practice throughout the world. "In Jewish tradition, tzedakah requires the donor share his or her compassion and empathy along with the money. Judaism teaches the belief that donors benefit from tzedakah as much [as] or more than the recipients."
You can find out more about the roots and practices of Jewish philanthropy at Learning to Give.
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General Fund
Caring Fund
Torah Fund
Social Action Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund
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Education Fund
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Bookplates
Memorial Plaques
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More great ways to support Kehillah
AmazonSmile
Make all your Amazon purchases through AmazonSmile and choose Congregation Kehillah as your charity. It's simple, costs you nothing, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to Kehillah.
We've raised $70.63 in donations through the AmazonSmile program between January 1 and March 31, 2021.
HOW TO SIGN-UP FOR AmazonSmile:
Scroll down to and click on "Get Started"
Login with your current Amazon or Amazon Prime Account
At "Select Charitable Organization" enter Congregation Kehillah
You can now start purchasing items you want and a portion of the purchase price will be donated to Kehillah.
Android owners can use the Amazon App to setup AmazonSmile.
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Congregation Kehillah" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Congregation Kehillah" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
Always login to Amazon via "Smile.Amazon.com" for the donation process to work.
JNF TREES IN ISRAEL
Plant a tree in Israel for any occasion. Contact Renee to place your order. The cost is $18 per tree and a portion of all sales benefit Kehillah.
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June at the Virtual JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment
Something for everyone! All CSE classes open to all older adults - free and easy!
All on ZOOM.
Questions? Contact: [email protected] or call Jennifer Brauner, Site Director at 602-343-0192
Not familiar with Zoom? We can help - just let us know!
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Upcoming June 2021 Classes
In addition to our wonderful continuing classes in dance, music, writing, theatre, and exercise, we have some NEW offerings for June.
Responding to your requests for Zumba Gold, we'll be offering a series on Tuesday mornings! Starting Tuesday June 1, from 9:30am-10:15 am, Adriana Padilla leads the class. Zumba Gold focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Zumba Gold is a bit modified from the traditional Zumba class - lower intensity, but you'll still sweat!
You're in for a theatrical treat on Thursday, June 17, 11 am-noon, when Debra Rich Gettleman shares her angst, joy, humor and talents in her one-woman show "What I did on my COVID vacation," provided for us by the Herberger Theater Lunch Time Theater.
Later in the month, we're starting a new 4-part monthly series featuring Dr. Ettie Zilber, a Holocaust educator and speaker. Dr. Zilber presents "As Mama Told Us," based on her book A Holocaust Memoir of Love & Resilience: Mam's Survival from Lithuania to USA. The first presentation is Wednesday, June 23, 1-2 pm.
And we have a fascinating look at WWII Sweetheart Jewelry with Jan Krulick-Belin on Tuesday, June 29, 11 am-noon. Jan will give background on these patriotic and sentimental gifts and share examples from her personal collection.
Hope to see you at one or more of our enriching classes. All on ZOOM!
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
B'nai Mitzvah
August 13
via Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
August 27
via Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy our brief summer break! Please watch this space for information about upcoming services, dates, times and location.
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are led by Rabbi Sharfman (except where noted) and are held monthly on Saturday mornings via Zoom. They are among Kehillah's most-loved traditions -- mornings filled with questions, conversation, and laughter as we explore that week's Torah portion. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome. For more information, contact Ellen Lerman.
August 21 - Lay lead
No TT in Sept.
October 17
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sunday mornings during the school year. Read about YEP! here. Questions? Please contact Renee.
Here is the link to the YEP registration form.
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Monday, June 21
MOK Dinner
Wednesday, June 23
Pirke Avot class
Friday, August 13 Speed Schmoozing Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, August 21 Torah Talk
Friday, August 27
Kabbalat Shabbat
Speed Schmoozing
Saturday, October 17 Torah Talk
Information for Seniors
The Senior Concierge Project (through Jewish Family and Children's Service) can provide information and help with socialization, education, transportation, home care, living facilities, legal assistance and more for those over age 60. Contact Janet Arnold Rees, Senior Concierge, at 480-599-7198 or [email protected].
Need a hand?
Need a ride to services or to an event? Have an odd job that might need an extra hand or two? Give Men of Kehillah a shout! MOK members are ready to help out. Email Rich Fox at
Remember "Mom" and the other women!
Reminder: There are hungry neighbors and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Valley, throughout the year -- even if we can't always see it. And there are women who can't afford basic feminine products. Our food collection bin for Mom's Pantry is always in our lobby, and our Kehillah Cares bag for women4women tempe is in our ladies' room.
Please bring food
and toiletry donations whenever we are able to come back to Kehillah.
For now, please consider giving directly to Mom's Pantry, which accepts donations on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are located at 13440 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. Call 602-992-0083 for other times.
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Gil Blumenthal, President
Scott Leader, Erica Erman
Cantorial Soloists Renee Joffe, Administrator
Board of Directors:
Rich Goldman,
Immediate Past President Henry Fleet, Member at Large Rich Fox,
Member at Large
MOK President
David Goldfarb,
Member at Large
Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
Member at Large
Arlene Maletta,
Member at Large Hospitality Co-Chair Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Member at Large
High Holy Days Chair Hospitality Co-Chair Dr. Bruce Sobel, Member at Large Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Scarlett Allison, Beth Hirshenson,
Margi Tabaknek,
Caring Committee Amy Bessen, Webmaster Rick Cohen,
Book Group
Paulette Fraenkel, Social Action
Leona Garza,
Movie Time Dr. Stephanie Kirklin,
OLC Director Ellen Lerman, Torah Talk and Special Projects Vicki Mardell,
Membership Co-Chair
Reisa Miller, Sherry Siegel
Newsletters
Mark Solow,
Finance Manager
We love hearing from you!
If we don't respond to your email within 24 hours, it means we did not receive your message. Please call us at 602-369-7667.
We take a technology break for Shabbat and Yom Tov. If you have an emergency during these times, please leave a message on the Congregation Kehillah phone and we will get back to you. Otherwise, we ask that you please call or email us after the Sabbath or holiday ends.
Don't miss any of our emails...
Please make sure that periodically you check your Spam and Junk folders for emails from [email protected]. Some of the emails we send out have several links for you to click on for resources. Depending on your individual computer settings you may have not received these emails in your inbox.
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